해피 엔드 (Hae-pi En-deu)

Synopsis
Min-ki is a banker who gets laid off after six years of service. Although he's under constant sense of uneasiness, he lives his new leisurely life without stress of work, thanks to the uccessful career of his wire Bo-ra. Taking care of their baby daughter, doing the housework, and spending quiet time reading at the park. these are all blessings for Min-ki. Meanwhile, Bo-ra is having an affair with her college sweetheart Il-bum, with whom she was separated when he he left for the military. Although she treasures her family and desires to keep it together, she is moved by ll-bum's love and by the sweet reminiscence of her youth. Soon, Min-ki discovers their intimate relationship, which brings about much pain and confusion among the three. All three dream of the possiblities for a happy end, bring about an unexpected outcome.

International Film Festivals
2000 Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival ,
2000 Leeds International Film Festival,
2001 Fantasporto Oporto International Film Festival ,
2000 Chicago International Film Festival ,
2000 Asia Paciifc Film Festival,
2001 Udine Far East Film Festival ,
2000 Filmfest Hamburg ,
2000 Sao Paulo International Film Festival ,
2001 International Istanbul Film Festival ,
2001 Cinemanila International Film Festival ,
2000 Cannes International Film Festival ,

"Nameless Gangster" released in North America2012/03/28, Source, PREFACE
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Based on PARK Bum-shin's bestselling novel of the same title, "A Muse" follows a 70-year-old poet who has an affair with a high school student and is inspired to write a book about her. However, his best student, jealous of the relationship, steals this work,...More

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But there is still something missing from her body of work: a mass audience. Although her movies have not exactly drawn small crowds, she has yet to star in a film that has sold more than three million tickets at the box office,...More

[INTERVIEW] Actress Jeon Do-yeon - Part 12010/04/21, Source,
Korean actress Jeon Do-yeon [Asia Economic Daily]
Jeon Do-yeon was called the "Queen of Cannes" after she won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in the film "Secret Sunshine".
Although winning a trophy at Cannes cannot be the absolute criterion for anything, it is worth remembering that so far only two Asian actresses -- Jeon and Hong Kong actress Maggie Cheung -- have been named best actress at a world-renowned film event like Cannes.
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For constant 10 years, we hope to be young2008/12/11, Source, Seven youths who had been worked based on 'Youths of Movie Producing Workshop' got 10th year. 'Youths Film', which has been consisted of producers, planners, and prospective producers, will be co-operative with The Korea Association of Cinematheques to make 10th anniversary film festival from 5th to,...More

Generation Blue Films holds 10th anniversary festival2008/11/27, Source, Generation Blue Films, a small production house founded in 1998 with the goal of producing films in a manner different from the mainstream commercial system, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a special film festival.

Over the years, the company has helped to introduce many important,...More

What nude scenes mean for actresses2006/03/27, Source, Just two decades ago, it was rare for movie fans to see actresses do nude scenes because of strict censorship and most stars were hesitant about undressing for the camera.

But as the domestic moviemaking trend took an innovative turn towards liberal expression, nude scenes no longer made much new,...More

Joo Hyeon, an actor as friendly as a family member2006/01/18, Source, A movie centered on the concept of family was released in September 2004. Its poster was quite impressive. The design looked neither glaring nor unique, but it drew attention with its subdued appearance among all the other ostentatious movie posters. It simply showed a picture of a man in his 50s an,...More

Two English-subtitled film festivals for expats in Korea2004/11/01, Source, Korean movies are riding a wave of popularity, with noticible artistic and commercial appeal brought on by a new generation of stylish directors grabbing prizes in major international film festivals. For foreign residents in Korea, two events provide a chance to enjoy some quality offerings - with E,...More

If you want to get a free crash course in contemporary Korean cinema, check out the Korea Film Archive all next week.

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After working for a bank for more than six years, Min-gi (Choe Min-sik) unexpectedly loses his job. Meanwhile, his wife Bo-ra (Jun Do-yon), head of a private English langu,...More

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